A group of our Couch 2 5K runners.
HARRIER TRAINING GROUP
The Harriers run a social running session for all abilities on Wednesday evenings.
Wednesday night sessions follow on from the Couch to 5K course (see below for more details about our latest course) and are suitable for those wanting a more social run of approx 3-4 miles.
The Wednesday group incorporates all abilities including those who just want to run 5k regularly and those preparing for longer distances like half and full marathons.
Newcomers are welcomed for a trial session. We would recommend being able to run 5K. We encourage run backs so no one is ever left behind.
When: Wednesday for 6.45pm start
Who: Seniors 16+
Where: Wells Sport and Leisure Centre
The Couch to 5K is a good way to start, usually held over 8-9 weeks prior to the yearly Wells Festival of Running event in May (details below).
WHAT WE DO
We meet at Wells Sport and Leisure for a warm up before heading out around Wells for a 3-4 mile run. Mainly road-based ending back at the leisure centre.
The lighter evenings can see us heading out to Wookey/Burcott for a more scenic route.
Sessions last about 45-60 mins including warm up and cooldown.
The session is led by a UK Athletics trained Coach In Running Fitness (CIRF)
It is encouraged that members sign up to become members of Wells City Harriers to benefit from Club Insurance and kit discount. Social and competitive membership is available. Visit our membership page for more information.
COUCH TO 5K
For over 2 decades the Harriers have run Couch 2 5k courses for those people coming back into running or who have never run before - helping them get their fitness levels up and run a 5km.
When: Wednesday start 6.40pm for 45-60 minutes
Who: Seniors 18+
Where: Wells Leisure Centre, Wells.
Cost: The formal 'Couch to 5k' beginners group usually has a modest charge for the entire programme (circa £20 including optional membership).
2026 COUCH TO 5K GROUP
The 2026 couch to 5K group will begin on Wednesday 1st April 2026. Further courses may take place throughout the year. If you would like further information on joining a Couch 2 5K course, please email 
COUCH 2 5K COACHES
Lynne Elstob and Sharon Bowles. See our coaches page for more information or for details about how you can become a coach. All Harrier coaches are members of the Club and apart from having an up to date licence to coach have been DBS checked via the Club and Police.
RISK ASSESSMENT AND INSURANCE
All Harrier sessions have been Risk Assessed and are covered by Club insurances for Club members. (When training on your own please only train in public areas and do not use private facilities unless the Harriers have a formal agreement with facility managers for access at specific times of the week).